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gatorblue92 05-21-2013 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Walkenvol (Post 3148983)
It strikes me that if you are dependent upon your car(s) for a daily work commute, then having a 30+ year old vehicle probably requires having a back up of some form, especially if you perform many of the repairs.

That said, do you like this car and if the body, seat, and windows were repaired would you be happy keeping it? If so, find a replacement fender and have the front clip painted. Shouldn't be too pricey.
Neither of my W123's are daily drivers. If I had the money I would fix all of the rust on both cars and keep them for a long time but I don't.

I may try to learn to do some bodywork myself on the 280E since I can't make it much worse. If it wasn't for the front clip it would be a very solid car. At any rate both cars are running great for the time being so I am going to enjoy driving them while I can.

gatorblue92 06-05-2013 08:18 PM
Well on my way home from the gym today I noticed a very strong gas smell and I was hoping it was the very nice Fox Mustang I was following but alas it was me. Something is leaking around the fuel pump under the car. I haven't had the time to crawl under to investigate further but it was very wet with gas...

280EZRider 06-06-2013 10:56 PM
The fuel system on the 280E is going to be a little more complicated than the 240D due to the pump, filter, accumulator, vent valve, and main feed line at the tank. If any of these hoses need replacing, I suggest you do all of them plus the filter and have done with it. In the end youŽll be happy you did.

gatorblue92 06-15-2013 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 280EZRider (Post 3157600)
The fuel system on the 280E is going to be a little more complicated than the 240D due to the pump, filter, accumulator, vent valve, and main feed line at the tank. If any of these hoses need replacing, I suggest you do all of them plus the filter and have done with it. In the end youŽll be happy you did.
It's on my list after today. Earlier in the week I determined the leak was from the banjo line between the filter and fuel pump and when I replaced it this afternoon I noticed how rotted all of the other lines were. Thankfully most look like off the shelf lines unlike the one I just replaced which I got from the dealer since the price was the same as here at pelican plus I wouldn't have to wait a week for shipment.

gatorblue92 07-24-2013 07:44 PM
Snapped these pictures last weekend when I went out for a nice cruise. This car is simply amazing. It is such a nice cruiser. I would have laughed if you ever told me I would own a gasser W123 but now I am smitten by the sirens song of the M110 :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...psd4149622.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...psc6788d0c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ps9529e70d.jpg

PARSHOOT1 07-24-2013 09:23 PM
Lookin' good in DE
 
Great setting. Looks like you took her deep in the woods. That rail line looks abandoned. So how many times have you pulled up to the diesel pump with your 280? Car looks great.

gatorblue92 07-25-2013 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by PARSHOOT1 (Post 3181594)
Great setting. Looks like you took her deep in the woods. That rail line looks abandoned. So how many times have you pulled up to the diesel pump with your 280? Car looks great.
Not yet but I have received a few funny looks at the gas pump from another W123 driver who panicked when he thought i was putting gas in my diesel. It did make for a nice conversation about these cars though.

Walkenvol 07-25-2013 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by gatorblue92 (Post 3161441)
Thankfully most look like off the shelf lines unlike the one I just replaced which I got from the dealer
Many of the "custom" fuel lines can be replaced with off the shelf fuel line. Cut the rubber off the custom fuel line and there is often a barbed end long enough to allow you to slide the new fuel line on and clamp tight.

gatorblue92 07-25-2013 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Walkenvol (Post 3181789)
Many of the "custom" fuel lines can be replaced with off the shelf fuel line. Cut the rubber off the custom fuel line and there is often a barbed end long enough to allow you to slide the new fuel line on and clamp tight.
I looked at doing that with the old hose but one of the banjo fittings was not long enough to connect a new hose. I did keep the one fitting that did so at least i have enough to make a new hose when this one dies in another 30 years ;)

gatorblue92 08-11-2013 07:03 AM
Ok M110 owners what is "normal" oil pressure on these engines? Mine sits right at 15psi at warm idle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...psfcb3f4cc.jpg

thayer 08-11-2013 08:43 AM
Nice Handsfree mic ;)

do you ever use it?

gatorblue92 08-11-2013 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by thayer (Post 3190514)
Nice Handsfree mic ;)

do you ever use it?
Actually yes I do use it. Its not perfect but it keeps me legal in Delaware since cell phones are not legal for use while driving.

MBeige 08-11-2013 07:26 PM
Cool 88,888 miles!

gatorblue92 08-12-2013 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MBeige (Post 3190731)
Cool 88,888 miles!
That was the reason for the picture. I was stopped at a red light after dropping the kids off at school and thought it looked cool :D

pj67coll 08-12-2013 10:50 PM
I'm jealous. I would love to have two such 123s in my garage. Especially red ones. The entry level and the ultimate side by side. At least in terms of what was sold in the US. I'd say your oil pressure is a tad on the low side from what I remember from my 280S though that was so long ago I can't really remember exactly. I think Mercedes does say that it can be at 15 when idling hot.

- Peter.


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